Shafer 2010 Chardonnay, Red Shoulder Ranch, Carneros

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Shafer 2010 Chardonnay, Red Shoulder Ranch, Carneros

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Shafer 2010 Chardonnay, Red Shoulder Ranch, Carneros

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52 20 176 10

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$49.95

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$539.40 - 10% Off!
($44.95 per bottle)

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Based on the 100 Point Scale

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Shafer 2010 Chardonnay, Red Shoulder Ranch, Carneros

The 70 acre Red Shoulder Ranch was purchased by Doug Shafer back in 1988. Carefully selected, small-cluster Chardonnay clones were planted and since the first vintage in 1994 this wine has been a standout among California Chards. It's always barrel fermented using only wild yeasts. The wine matures on the lees for 14 months and since it undergoes no malolactic fermentation this Chardonnay retains a lively natural acidity. The vineyard is named for its Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey, who play an important role in Shafer's natural farming practices. This 2010 is a triple 90+ scorer. Wine Enthusiast Magazine rated it 93 points saying "Another terrific offering from Shafer, this is a wine that seems to do well regardless of the vintage. It always shows a firm minerality and slight herbaceousness, with tropical fruit flavors and a smoky coating of fine oak. It's a shade less opulent than the 2009, making this very elegant and refined, yet still rich and complex. Don't drink it too cold�airing brings out subtle nuances."

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